Friday, December 03, 2010

Six Minute English: Why are men the weaker sex?

Hello and welcome to this week's Six Minute English quiz. We're going to discover why men are, in reality, the weaker sex when it comes to health. It 'ties in' - that is to say, it is connected with, some classwork we did recently, in which we examined some of the differences between men and women.

When you have finished the listening exercise, do post your own opinions on the Tag Board (up to 200 characters) or in a Comment (longer messages.)

Before you listen, read these questions:

1. This week's official question:

Compared with the early 1960s, each year, the number of men who enter medical schools in the UK has doubled. But how many women enter medical school each year?

a) About the same number; b) Triple the number; c) Ten-fold (= ten times as many)

You will hear the answer towards the end of the programme. For the next few questions, give an answer in your own words based on what you hear.

2. Why, basically, are men the weaker sex?3. Men are more likely to ............. and to commit ........... . [give a short answer.]4. Why didn't Doug return to hospital when he continued to get chest pains?5. Give some examples of 'lifetsyle choices'.6. Why do many men fail to consult doctors when, in fact, they are seriously ill?7. What can be done to change this situation in which men are 'the weaker sex'? Give Peter Baker's two suggestions.

1) ten fold2) They find difficult to ask a medical help when they needed it which can be dangerous3) Men are more likely to get the cancer and to commit suicide5) Because he though “I’ve got through that, and so fourth” 6) Drinking and smoking too much. Not getting any exercises or to have an unhealthy diet.7) The medical system have to be more easy to use and in the meantime the men have to change their attitude (men need to be more aware).

1. ten fold2. because women are more strong abaut the health3. men are likely to get cancer and to commit suicide4. because he want return to his business and he don't want to be a fuss5. no smoking, no drinking e doing sport and following a diet6. because they are afraid to show his vulnerability7. to educate and change men's attitudes

FROM FRANCESCO MILEOHi Mike!just few minutes for visite "The Blog" ;-)you know, I got sick last week and I lose my lesson. So, I am very intersted in this week's Six Minute English quiz.My answers to your questions.1. Ten-fold2. Becouse men find it difficult to ask for medical help when they need it.3. Men Are more likely to get cancer and to commit suicide.4. He didn't want to be a fuss or a burder for the hospital worker.5. They are things we choose to do in life, such as drinking and smoking too much, an unhealthy diet or getting enough exercise.6. becouse Men believe they mustn't show weakness or vulnerability.7. We've got to educate men, change men's attitudes, make than more aware. But we've also got to make the medical system much more accessibile.FRANCESCO MILEO